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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,806
Posted By markk900

gthomson : I found an almost identical one and...

gthomson : I found an almost identical
one and rehabbed it for my sister several years ago. I am pleased to report she still uses it daily in the good riding months here in Ontario. I find the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 274
Posted By markk900

Mr. 66 : thanks for the detailed response. I...

Mr. 66 : thanks for the detailed response. I think my photo (intended to illustrate) added a significant apparent error vs. what I saw. I was not properly above the centre with the picture and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 274
Posted By markk900

I rechecked the squareness of the fork ends to...

I rechecked the squareness of the fork ends to the fork and think I found the issue. The right leg is just slightly ahead of the left.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 274
Posted By markk900

When I first tried to recover from the incident...

When I first tried to recover from the incident that bent the wheel (and to a certain extent the fork), I discovered how soft the metal was. I am very careful with the whole frame not to try to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 274
Posted By markk900

Thanks both of you for the suggestions. ...

Thanks both of you for the suggestions.

juvela : I had not checked effective blade length, so I will do that for sure. I am pretty sure I checked the steerer tube after the original “event” but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 274
Posted By markk900

Frame alignment tweaks - Peugeot AO-8

Hi all: a number of years ago I taco’d a front wheel on my AO-8 (long story) and learned how near to pasta al dente Peugeot forks were bitd.

I straightened things out best I could with new wheels...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,277
Posted By markk900

If you are looking for information, e-books are...

If you are looking for information, e-books are an acceptable resource. When you want to settle down with a favourite beverage, a comfortable chair, and a good book the physical object is important....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,020
Posted By markk900

Rusty: is the wobble sudden/sharp or more of a...

Rusty: is the wobble sudden/sharp or more of a wow or weave? Was it there before the “incident”?

As to the skewer question: not sure there are many different sizes: I have a small collection of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,020
Posted By markk900

Sorry to hear of the accident. You will indeed...

Sorry to hear of the accident. You will
indeed fix all those issues! And at least you have a *Peugeot* as a spare 😎
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,806
Posted By markk900

Do the Resilion! If you don’t like it, *then*...

Do the Resilion! If you don’t like it, *then* braze the hanger back on…..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,806
Posted By markk900

Ged117 : is there a thread with more detailed...

Ged117 : is there a thread with more detailed pictures? I like the build!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,020
Posted By markk900

Such a pretty bike! I think one of the reasons...

Such a pretty bike! I think one of the reasons you like it better than the pug is that it came with all the mods you should do to the French bike from the factory.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 538
Posted By markk900

I’m always astounded (and jealous) of the bikes...

I’m always astounded (and jealous) of the bikes Randy finds especially since he’s supposedly “in the north”! 😂
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 9,161
Posted By markk900

RustyPeugeot : just thought I would share a pic...

RustyPeugeot : just thought I would share a pic of the better half on *her* Peugeot. You may not have seen the story but she had one just like this from new, which was stolen. Finally found one just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-24, 05:56 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 9,161
Posted By markk900

I’ve seen one in town here. A longer reach stem,...

I’ve seen one in town here. A longer reach stem, a shorter rider and they might work. I have a 3-speed where I had the knee interference problem too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 655
Posted By markk900

Gorgeous bike! I am surprised a track bike...

Gorgeous bike!

I am surprised a track bike of that era had sufficient space in the fork crown to mount a brake. Might the builder have had thoughts of a road bike in the back of his mind?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 745
Posted By markk900

I totally agree with all the cutter fans there...

I totally agree with all the cutter fans there but I have yet to invest in a decent set myself: I find it easy to cut most types of cable housing with a hacksaw - if there’s a burr (there usually...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,806
Posted By markk900

Been there, done that :D

Been there, done that :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 9,161
Posted By markk900

Looks like you are having fun anyway! If you do...

Looks like you are having fun anyway! If you do want to make that bike work better I can recommend VO Milano bars….
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 619
Posted By markk900

Super cool! I bought the book when it came out...

Super cool! I bought the book when it came out and loved it; Charlie is occasionally here on the forum.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 708
Posted By markk900

Fair enough: though it sounds like a modern bike...

Fair enough: though it sounds like a modern bike so it should be relatively easy to find a rim that matches pretty closely; and you do have a little wiggle room on length (1-2mm). Spokes too long...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-24, 05:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 708
Posted By markk900

I think this website will be very useful to your...

I think this website will be very useful to your learning curve…..

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/wheelbuild.html

Sheldon does not explicitly talk about motorized hubs but that is mostly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,806
Posted By markk900

Yes - my Trek 600 is like that now…. ...

Yes - my Trek 600 is like that now….

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 9,161
Posted By markk900

Rusty: you got me inspired so I went out on mine...

Rusty: you got me inspired so I went out on mine today before it got too hot…
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,806
Posted By markk900

Sorry to beat a dead horse on tires, but I just...

Sorry to beat a dead horse on tires, but I just got an unsolicited email from Amazon (probably as I was searching for tires a while back) for Michelin World Tour in tan in size 35-590. $74 CAD each!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,806
Posted By markk900

I am a fan of Nev-R-Dull, and have an old tub of...

I am a fan of Nev-R-Dull, and have an old tub of Alumi-new. Both work well for me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,806
Posted By markk900

oldiron : too many hobbies in retirement…. I hear...

oldiron : too many hobbies in retirement…. I hear ya. Outboards, radios, motorcycles, electronics/computers/stereo, clocks, watches, books, and the occasional bicycle 😂
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,806
Posted By markk900

oldiron : I wish I had had your foresight. My...

oldiron : I wish I had had your foresight. My parts stash, as meagre as it is random, is sorely lacking in things that I thought would never be scarce.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,806
Posted By markk900

I also run the Panaracer at 55-60psi - they feel...

I also run the Panaracer at 55-60psi - they feel great. You also got me looking at Michelin again - in Canada I found them (black wall only) for $50-80cdn each !!! I also found tanwall in the EU for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 808
Posted By markk900

He’s just getting at the truism applicable to...

He’s just getting at the truism applicable to many hobbies: it’s not the “thing” but the experience that counts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 989
Posted By markk900

If you haven’t watched it, this video is my...

If you haven’t watched it, this video is my absolute favourite about how an AW hub works and basically how to take it apart. It doesn’t hurt that dburkhardt is a forum member and lives not far from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 989
Posted By markk900

It will come right off as is. Just take the wheel...

It will come right off as is. Just take the wheel off like normal and leave the shifter stuff in the hub. No need to do any more with the shifter chain.

Tubes are pretty flexible - Canadian tire...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 989
Posted By markk900

All original…. They cleaned up really well.

All original…. They cleaned up really well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 497
Posted By markk900

The Col de la Vie are 40-590 so wider than...

The Col de la Vie are 40-590 so wider than “stock”, whatever that really is 😂. I also used Kenda K40 in 37-590 with no issues on two different bikes. So not sure why OP had the trouble he did: I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 989
Posted By markk900

Since I went a little off topic with my coop...

Since I went a little off topic with my coop rant, here's a photo of the bike I mentioned I cleaned up for my sister. The "coffee" colour in metallic is very nice in the sun!

Edit: It came with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 497
Posted By markk900

It’s funny this has come up in a couple of...

It’s funny this has come up in a couple of threads over the last week.

The ISO numbering is WW-ddd, where WW is width in mm and ddd is diameter in mm.

I believe the standard size is ISO 35-590;...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 989
Posted By markk900

Not to derail the thread (pun intended) I was a...

Not to derail the thread (pun intended) I was a long time coop member and tried to use them as the first stop for bike stuff. They changed away from a coop without consulting the members (which imo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 989
Posted By markk900

”as if”!? Don’t you mean “they *are* made of...

”as if”!? Don’t you mean “they *are*
made of iron”?

Also, KoolStop salmon tend to be harder to find in Canada and shipping from the US is expensive. KoolStop Continental (the grey ones) are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,806
Posted By markk900

SirMike1983 inspired me to get out for a ride on...

SirMike1983 inspired me to get out for a ride on the 49 Humber….took a couple of snaps on the ride. We are blessed with decent city trails as well as good MTB and rail trails all nearby.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 989
Posted By markk900

Got one almost identical to that several years...

Got one almost identical to that several years ago - a little grease and cleaning and she was good to go; went to my sister who uses it daily to commute to work.

You are close enough to me that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,806
Posted By markk900

Just so John D doesn't feel like he’s crazy I...

Just so John D doesn't feel like he’s crazy I also thought I saw a number there, but the frame I have with the number in that spot was embedded (lightly) across the lug not parallel to the top tube. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,806
Posted By markk900

I have had great difficulty finding world tours...

I have had great difficulty finding world tours in Canada in any size. I had a set on a Peugeot and liked their ride, but have been unable to locate them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,806
Posted By markk900

Had exactly the same experience with my 49...

Had exactly the same experience with my 49 Humber, with pretty much the same solution. They ride great though!

Kendas in the appropriate size are quite narrow so it seems even more of a change.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,806
Posted By markk900

Did you look on the top of the seat tube lug? I...

Did you look on the top of the seat tube lug? I have one frame where the serial number is there and it’s very faint even though it’s original paint…. It just wasn’t stamped very deeply.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,020
Posted By markk900

You really don’t want the saddle like a baseball...

You really don’t want the saddle like a baseball glove. It needs to be pretty firm and your butt will get used to it (or it won’t and you get a different saddle 😁).

@juvela is right - hopefully...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-24, 06:13 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,020
Posted By markk900

Rusty: you said you wanted to moisturize that...

Rusty: you said you wanted to moisturize that saddle: please don’t go a soak it in oil or anything like that- the leather will get too weak (and there’s already a bit of a tear started at the nose)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,806
Posted By markk900

It may be sacrilege but given it’s a bitsa...

It may be sacrilege but given it’s a bitsa anyway, save the rivet heads and use silicone to attach the head badge; fill in the holes with rivet heads.

I have a couple attached this way and they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,020
Posted By markk900

I would definitely swap in the better parts as...

I would definitely swap in the better parts as you get them onto your Peugeot. As I have noted my AO-8 started getting modified within weeks of getting it in 1973 or so, decades later it’s still the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-24, 05:38 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,020
Posted By markk900

If you go to vintage-trek.com you can read up on...

If you go to vintage-trek.com you can read up on component dates; the Japanese components are (usually) pretty reliably coded and you can get an idea of when your bike was made (+/- a year or so).
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,806
Posted By markk900

That’s the one; and even better he’s sloshing the...

That’s the one; and even better he’s sloshing the paint on rather than dipping.
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